Ahead of it's time, this 1948 #Buick Streamliner was crafted from aluminum and weighed only 2200lbs!
Let us know if you are a fan of this #futuristic classic!
Friday, June 28, 2013
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
WISDOM WEDNESDAY: Change Your Wiper Blades!
Wiper blades are one of the most neglected components on vehicles today...don't let this be you! Check them as a part of your car care routine and replace when needed.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
2014 Cadillac XTS Packs Twin Turbo Power
Cadillac will add a new option to its XTS luxury sedan: More power and torque. Starting in August, the all-new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 will go into production as an optional engine for the 2014 XTS.
The new Cadillac Twin Turbo V6 is also a signature feature of the upcoming all-new 2014 CTS luxury performance sedan. In the XTS, the twin turbo will produce an SAE-certified 410 horsepower (306 kW) and 369 lb-ft of torque (500 Nm), making it one of the most power-dense six-cylinder engines among luxury cars. The engine delivers 105 lb-ft more torque over the standard V-6 from1900 to 5600 rpm, providing seemingly endless torque for vehicle responsiveness.
“The addition of the new Cadillac Twin Turbo expands and elevates the XTS luxury sedan,” said Bob Ferguson, vice president Global Cadillac. “This is a compelling enhancement to what is already one of the most technically advanced sedans in our history.”
In both the CTS and XTS product lines, the twin turbo will be the centerpiece of a new model offering called Vsport. The new Vsport is inspired by and slotted “underneath” Cadillac’s elite high-performance V-Series models. Vsport includes the best-performing technical elements inside the “regular” car line in a single model, headlined by Twin Turbo engine.
The new Cadillac Twin Turbo is a comprehensive upgrade to the 3.6L dual overhead cam V6 that is standard in the XTS in the U.S. market. Almost every component is unique, including:
- All-new cylinder block casting
- Strengthened connecting rods
- Machined, domed aluminum pistons with top steel ring carrier for greater strength
- 10.2:1 compression ratio
- Patented, integrated charge air cooler system with low-volume air ducts
- Two turbochargers producing more than 12 pounds of boost (80 kPa)
- Vacuum-actuated wastegates with electronic control valves
- All-new direct injection fuel system
- Tuned air inlet and outlet resonators, aluminum cam covers and other features that contribute to quietness and smoothness.
The cylinder heads are also unique. They feature a high-tumble intake port design that enhances the motion of the air charge for a more-efficient burn when it is mixed with the direct-injected fuel and ignited in the combustion chamber.
Pricing for the 2014 XTS starts at $45,525, including destination fees, unchanged from 2013, with standard equipment including the 3.6L V6 engine that makes 306 hp, CUE, intelligent brake assist and Magnetic Ride Control. Three option packages are available: Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections.
The XTS Vsport model will be offered only in the up-level Premium and Platinum Collections as all-wheel drive.
Courtesy of Cadillac News
Monday, June 24, 2013
Tweet us @WilliamsonAuto!
Happy Monday, fans! Follow us on #Twitter for on-the-go updates by searching @WilliamsonAuto and join our quick conversations! http://bit.ly/148aiNt
Friday, June 21, 2013
FUTURISTIC FRIDAY: Cadillac Sixteen Concept Car
Check out the Cadillac Sixteen concept car, the perfect level of comfort for a long #summer drive this weekend! #summersolstice
Thursday, June 20, 2013
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Cadillac: ELR will feature novel energy-regenerating paddle-shifter technology
When the all-new electric Cadillac ELR goes on sale in early 2014, the now traditional paddle shifters will take on a completely new meaning, according to the luxury car maker.
Unlike the typical performance vehicles where the steering wheel-mounted devices allow drivers to upshift and downshift the transmission, the paddle shifters equipped on Cadillac’s first EV will allow the driver to temporarily regenerate energy and store it as electricity in the battery pack for later use.
To engage the technology, called Regen on Demand, the driver simply takes his or her foot off the accelerator and pulls back on either the left or right steering-wheel paddle to begin regenerating electricity.
Cadillac says the Regen on Demand technology provides vehicle deceleration that is more than what a typical vehicle experiences while coasting, providing control and dynamic performance characteristics similar to downshifting in a manual-transmission vehicle.
To disengage Regen on Demand, the driver simply needs to release the paddle-shifters. During regenerative braking, the system converts a vehicle’s momentum to electrical power and stores the energy in the T-shaped battery pack located along the centerline of the Cadillac ELR, between the front and rear wheels.
Using only the energy stored in the battery, the ELR is expected to have an electric range of about 35 miles (56 km) with 295 lb-ft of instant torque (400 Nm). Total recharging time for the Cadillac luxury EV is expected to be about 4.5 hours.
The Regen on Demand system may further change driver habits as hybrids and EVs become more prevalent.
Courtesy of Digital Trends
Thursday, June 6, 2013
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL: "I Highly Recommend This Dealership!"
"I normally don't write to an organization like
this but I really wanted to let you know how happy I am to have bought a car at
Williamson. This was by far, the simplest most efficient car buying
experience I have ever had. The dealership is beautiful, from the moment
you walk in you are greeted and treated as an old friend. The environment
is relaxed which makes the car buying experience far less intimidating.
Williamson is family owned and operated and it shows!
I highly recommend this dealership and will always buy our family cars there in
the future. Thanks so much!!"
-Carolina
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Excellent Review on Google+Local!
"If you want to purchase a car and not dread dealing with the process, call Omar Barbachan @ Williamson and go see him! Great people!" - Ernie
Another Excellent Review on Google+Local! Read it here: http://bit.ly/11lQndc
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
It's All In The Details!
It's all in the details of this 1958 classic Buick, especially these impressive taillights!
Monday, June 3, 2013
Cadillac One: Car or Tank?
Check out the CADILLAC ONE, a car that really does think it's a tank....from the armour-plated doors, to night-vision cameras and even it's own oxygen supply, who would argue with it?
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